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Sarah Eckhardt wins Texas comptroller race; first Democrat since 1999

State Senator Sarah Eckhardt defeated Republican Texas Comptroller Don Huffines in the November 3, 2026 election to become the state's next comptroller. Eckhardt will be the first Democrat to hold the office since 1999.…

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